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Reflecting on a Year of Impact and Growth in South Central Kansas
By Walt Berry
2024 Chair, United Way of the Plains Board of Directors
Executive Chairman, Berry Companies
As we close out 2024, it’s inspiring to reflect on the ways our community has united to strengthen south central Kansas. Serving as Chair of the Board of Directors for United Way of the Plains this year has been both an . . . [Read More]
United Way News You Can Use: Sept. 2022
Impact on the Plains Finalists Announced
Eight finalists have been named for this year’s Impact on the Plains. The top two program applicants in the four focus areas of health, education, financial stability and basic needs will participate in a “Shark Tank”-style social innovation competition hosted by United Way of the Plains. Up to $100,000 will be awarded to . . . [Read More]
Give Items of Value Warehouse saved nonprofits over $225,000 during special June event
This summer, the United Way Give Items of Value Warehouse has been BURSTING with generous donations from top national retailers and other corporate partners. GIV accepts in-kind donations and offers them at no charge to nonprofits, helping them keep their overhead expenses low so more financial resources can be funneled into programming for clients.
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Why does Wichita lack young volunteers and how we are fixing that
Ask anyone who volunteers, they will tell you the benefit. They are helping their community through hands on involvement. The values of volunteering are even greater for students, but in Sedgwick County we are facing lower numbers of student volunteers, so we are getting creative.
In 2021, Wichita Public Schools, Safe Streets Wichita, and United Way . . . [Read More]
Grant empowers local students to give back
A Youth Service America (YSA) grant secured last year by college students working at United Way of the Plains and Safe Streets Wichita is now funding 11 service projects led by Wichita Public Schools students.
This YSA grant to fund service and leadership opportunities for area youth is especially meaningful due to the university student leadership administering the . . . [Read More]
Volunteer Projects Honor September 11 Heroes
How do you commemorate the September 11 attacks and honor the sacrifices made by so many Americans on that memorable day? By giving back to others.
A 9/11 Day of Service grant from the Kansas Volunteer Commission will be used by United Way of the Plains to develop comfort kits for children and care kits for first responders in recognition . . . [Read More]
OUR IMPACT
Every day, our neighbors are working hard to overcome barriers and get ahead. Together, we connect people to the opportunities they need to reach their potential and make our community a place where everyone can thrive. United is the way we build a stronger future for all.
